By IDOWU ARIWODOLA

Ekiti State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary and secondary classes in both public and private schools in the state.

This is contained in a circular issued on Friday in Ado-Ekiti by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr Mike Omolayo.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ban is to take effect from 2025/2026 academic session.

According to the circular, the new policy is to reduce undue financial pressure on parents and curb excesses associated with such ceremonies.

The circular disclosed that the state government was still committed to once in six years book review for primary schools, while the secondary school level had been changed from once in three years, to once in four years.

The circular urged parents and guardians to note that siblings can pass textbooks to their younger ones, as long as the books were in good condition. (NAN)